Female Personal Assistant - Social Care EF

A female Personal Assistant is required to support a woman living in the Wishaw area. She enjoys watching TV, chatting, shopping, and spending time out in the fresh air. She has epilepsy, an acquired brain injury, and physical and neurological disabilities. She has a Peg Feed Tube in situ and uses an Oxygen Concentrator 24/7. You would provide two-to-one support alongside another team member, both at home and in the community, helping her with personal care, daily routines, and the activities she enjoys. Support would include:

• Providing support with personal care, including showering, toileting, bowel care, and changing pads
• Supporting with moving and assisting, including pushing a manual wheelchair and using a mobile hoist
• Monitoring and supporting during epileptic seizures and following emergency procedures when required
• Prompting with medication
• Supporting with PEG feeding - Peg Feed Tube in situ
• Going out for walks using the wheelchair
• Supporting with shopping for clothes and personal items
• Helping with household shopping
• Supporting with other daily living tasks that promote independence and choice
The successful candidate should take a proactive and creative approach to providing support, encouraging her to take part in activities that reflect her interests, preferences, and needs., GCIL North Lanarkshire is a Self-Directed Support service based in North Lanarkshire, providing information and assistance to enable all eligible people to explore the 4 options for independent living outlined in the Self-Directed Support Act, now in force. GCIL North Lanarkshire is part of Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL), which is an established Disabled People's Organisation, with many years of experience assisting people to maximise their preferred support needs.

The most important qualities are a warm, friendly nature and a genuine interest in working in a caring and supportive role. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Driving licence is preferred but not essential as you may be required to drive a manual mobility vehicle. Experience is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided.

Guaranteed permanent position of up to 30 hours per week Days and Times: Shifts available Monday - Friday: 9am - 3pm (during the first 1-2 weeks 9AM - 1PM) There may be evening shifts required approximately 7pm - 9pm, this will be discussed as interview. Hourly Rate: £13.45 per hour ----------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process, a member of the GCIL Team will be in touch to arrange the next steps. If you are successfully hired, you will be employed directly by a Private Employer on a PAYE basis and will be entitled to all statutory rights as set out by Employment Law, such as paid holidays and statutory sick pay (where eligible). Please note: This job is advertised by GCIL North Lanarkshire on behalf of a Personal Employer; we are not the employer or an employment/recruitment agency. Our role is to assist with the recruitment process and the employer's responsibilities.